The Christian Advocate, Volume 11A. Finley, 1833 |
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... continued sedulously to watch for souls , seldom leaving his parish to attend the frequent meetings of the Presbytery . By this means he gave offence to some of his more zealous brethren , who caused him to be publickly repri- manded in ...
... continued sedulously to watch for souls , seldom leaving his parish to attend the frequent meetings of the Presbytery . By this means he gave offence to some of his more zealous brethren , who caused him to be publickly repri- manded in ...
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... continued du- plicity and persecution . Having thus failed in his efforts at conciliation , he thought his work was done , and began to think of retiring to private life . " On scrutinizing his own heart , he could not perceive that he ...
... continued du- plicity and persecution . Having thus failed in his efforts at conciliation , he thought his work was done , and began to think of retiring to private life . " On scrutinizing his own heart , he could not perceive that he ...
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... continued thus to labour alone for se- veral years , in the course of which he ad- mitted to baptism many hundred persons who had renounced idolatry and embraced Christianity . In 1812 , the number of these amounted to 677 , which , in ...
... continued thus to labour alone for se- veral years , in the course of which he ad- mitted to baptism many hundred persons who had renounced idolatry and embraced Christianity . In 1812 , the number of these amounted to 677 , which , in ...
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... continued idolaters . * * * # In 1831 , the number of congregations was , in the eastern division , 30 , and , in the western division , 43. From the returns re- ceived since the report made at the last anniversary of the Parent Society ...
... continued idolaters . * * * # In 1831 , the number of congregations was , in the eastern division , 30 , and , in the western division , 43. From the returns re- ceived since the report made at the last anniversary of the Parent Society ...
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... continued to adorn their profes- sion . It was good to meet with them again after so long a separation , and unite with them again in praise to God for his redeeming love . There has been much sickness among the Choctaws generally , and ...
... continued to adorn their profes- sion . It was good to meet with them again after so long a separation , and unite with them again in praise to God for his redeeming love . There has been much sickness among the Choctaws generally , and ...
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Page 435 - The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Page 474 - Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Page 194 - And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Page 527 - He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Page 207 - Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Page 147 - God ; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Page 312 - And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night : and they rose up in the morning : and he said, Send me away unto my master.
Page 242 - And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake. 32 And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake.
Page 194 - And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily verily I say unto you ; Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name ; ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Page 218 - Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.